After a Death in Newark and Sherwood District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Newark and Sherwood District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Newark and Sherwood District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Newark and Sherwood District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

1. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

4.9 miles away

5
(20 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“I am just about to sort my own pre-paid funeral with them so that my Son will have the same comfort that I had.” — Jane H.

“Jamie guided us through the whole process and helped us make sure that the funeral went very well and ironically, would have been one that my mother would have enjoyed had she been able to attend.” — Alison H.

Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services logo

2. Lincolnshire Co-operative Funeral Services

5.1 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very impressed from start to finish. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure.” — Anne H.

“Very impressed from start to finish. I have used them twice. Both times Jo very easy to talk to at a difficult time with no pressure. Plenty of parking” — Anne H.

E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors logo

3. E Gill & Sons Funeral DIrectors

6.3 miles away

5
(33 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Our funeral director David R. Gill was very helpful and supportive. Very professional service. I will never use any other company.” — Joanna S.

“David Gill was exceptionally pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. He and his team were the epitome of respectful professionalism on the day of my dear friend's burial. I would wholeheartedly recommend E Gill & Sons.” — Deborah G.

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4. Co-op Funeralcare

7.4 miles away

3.7
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They looked after my mother with dignity and respect. They were attentive in getting the details right for us and subsequently we had a very beautiful service.” — beverley c.

“The team went over and above to make the day flow seamlessly after difficulties with the coroners office. Didn't actually know the funeral would take place until the eleventh hour, but the team worked hard to make sure everything went smoothly.” — MARTIN G.

A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton logo

5. A.W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service Ollerton

7.4 miles away

5
(11 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Sam Turnbull

Meet Sam

“A W Lymn are in the immortal words of Tina Turner 'Simply The Best'. Their care and compassion is immeasurable.” — Mandy E.

“Professional, efficient, caring attention from first contact in the middle of the night to Sam showing me the cemetery position. Couldn't have had better care.” — Paula W.

6. Co-op Funeralcare

8.4 miles away

3.8
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“From the first time I made contact, Tracy was always there for me. Nothing was too much trouble, she always had the time to answer any questions. I never felt that I was asking silly questions, so professional, yet friendly at the same time.” — Julie

“From our first meeting to the final arrangements we felt totally at ease. We felt listened to, understood and cared for. The service was personal, not stuffy or awkward and we couldn't be more grateful.” — Wendy J.

Woodhead Funerals logo

7. Woodhead Funerals

8.5 miles away

4.2
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth logo

8. A. W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Rainworth

8.9 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Becky Hogg

Meet Becky

“David our funeral director sat down with me and my sister and explained anything we wondered. He helped us plan every detail for the day and wasn't pushing for bigger and better sales. The day was as nice as a funeral can be.” — Tana

“A special thank you to Becky who was exceptional in helping us at every step and treated us and my father with the respect we deserved. A W Lymn's couldn't do enough.” — Brian D.

A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service logo

9. A. W. Lymn - The Family Funeral Service

11.6 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Dominic Lister Edward Martin

Meet Dominic, Edward

“Top class service, everything spot on.” — William T.

“Excellent service from Dominic who was very helpful and supportive in arranging everything for our father's funeral. Thank you to him and his team for making the day run smoothly and efficiently.” — Rose S.

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10. Ken Gregory and Sons

11.9 miles away

4.9
(32 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We are so grateful to Ken Gregory's for the care, kindness, warmth, respect and professionalism they have shown to me and my family. They are there with you every step of the way and after the funeral. We will always be grateful to them.” — Diane L.

“We were never pushed or pressured into making decisions. Even down to having a nod of our loved ones favourite colour at the service was appreciated. Ken Gregory's looked after it all and we could embrace the celebration of life we chose.” — KAY A.

11. G A Townroe and Son

12.0 miles away

4.7
(13 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“We had constant interaction throughout to make it such a special day. Dad had the send off he deserved, from start to finish.” — June P.

“From start to finish the professionalism and empathy was amazing, the team on the day couldn't do enough for us and made a sad day run extremely smoothly.” — Deborah K.

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12. Arnold and District Funerals

12.2 miles away

4.9
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Chess was tremendously helpful in every aspect that was dealt with. Highly recommended all involved to anyone who requires funeral care.” — Ken E.

“All the staff were absolutely amazing and very very empathic with all our needs and choices and helped us to say the best goodbye.” — Pamela G.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google
    5

    There are no words or enough stars to describe how amazing and exceptional Nicholas O Haras services and Team are !! Right from the beginning of arranging a funeral plan with Anth…

    Pauline Kelly via Google
    5

    Right from the start to end of communication parkgrove have been so compassionate and thoughtful , they went out their way to accomodate any help or information we needed at the…

    Lindy Ross via Google
    5

    We have used Chadwick’s for our family funerals for years and mum wanted us to use them for her funeral too. They are always so respectful, helpful and compassionate and this time…

    June Pryce via Google